El Dorado High vs Golden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Dorado High
Placentia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,998 students
Golden Elementary
Placentia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
834 students
| Measure | El Dorado High Placentia, California | Golden Elementary Placentia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #201 of 1,343 | #258 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5036 of 16,910 | #4768 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,998 | 834 |
| Enrollment | 1,998 | 834 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 85% |
| city | Placentia | Placentia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 63.0).
- •Golden Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 51%).
- •Golden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 76%).
- •Golden Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 35.5%).
- •El Dorado High does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 26.9).
- •El Dorado High is the larger school with 1,998 students compared with 834.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is El Dorado High better than Golden Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Elementary ranks higher (80.4 vs 63.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are El Dorado High and Golden Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Placentia and Placentia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Dorado High: 1,998. Golden Elementary: 834. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Dorado High and Golden Elementary rank in California?
El Dorado High is 201st of 1,343 and Golden Elementary is 258th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).